The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have not let recent bullpen woes bring them down, mainly because the team believes several strong arms are pitching in the minors. "It's funny, but right now, our primary weakness at the major league level is our primary strength at the minor league level," Angels general manager Jerry Dipoto said. "We have some really nice bullpen arms in the system, and that's fortunate."

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim general manager Jerry Dipoto said Friday, Nov. 22, that the team's No. 1 priority for the remainder of the offseason is finding help for the starting rotation, whether through free agency or via trade.

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim will bring back both manager Mike Scioscia and general manager Jerry Dipoto for the 2014 season despite year-long speculation that at least one of them would be dismissed after a four straight postseason absence. Scioscia is signed through 2018, while Dipoto is entering the final year of his deal.

Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia or general manager Jerry DiPoto could be let go at the end of the season. A report from Fox Sports' Jon Paul Morosi indicated friction between the duo, but Scioscia refuted those rumors. "There's no philosophical differences," Scioscia said. "Jerry and I are certainly, as far as our baseball philopsophies, in line."

Although the return of OF Torii Hunter to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim is not a done deal, the team refuted a report that it was unlikely to bring Hunter back. "Finding a way to fit Torii in is a challenge, but we have been open that we want him back," general manager Jerry Dipoto said. "We haven't closed the door on Torii and he hasn't closed the door on us."